How many points is GIVES worth in Scrabble?

GIVES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GIVES?

GIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to GIVES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OGIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GIVES

9 pts

GIVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. GIVES is a verb form of give. GIVE means "to transfer freely to another's possession".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GIVES is a verb form of give. GIVE means "to transfer freely to another's possession".

In a sentence: "They gives."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of GIVES. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GIVE8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before GIVES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

OGIVES10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in GIVES, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

GIVES Scrabble FAQ

Is GIVES a Scrabble word?: GIVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does GIVES mean?: GIVES is a verb form of give. GIVE means "to transfer freely to another's possession".
How do you use GIVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They gives."
How many points is GIVES worth in Scrabble?: GIVES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GIVES?: GIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GIVES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OGIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.